Dolfan in NYC Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 BASEBALL IS BACK! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Apparently MLB and the MLBPA are discussing having expanded rosters for the start of the season (Joel Sherman is leading the reporting on this so take it with however much salt you want to) Cards president of baseball operations John Mozeliak seemed to confirm also that MLB is putting back in place the rule that you can only carry a max 13 pitchers on your active roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 And with this news the Pirates and Orioles have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAN Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, hammerva said: And with this news the Pirates and Orioles have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. Awwwwwwww, the Orioles suck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 So have Clayton Kershaw and Freddie Freeman signed with the Jays yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 hour ago, RIPPA said: Cards president of baseball operations John Mozeliak seemed to confirm also that MLB is putting back in place the rule that you can only carry a max 13 pitchers on your active roster Wish it was more like 10 or 11 but this is at least a start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 To address the conversation Rippa and I were having yesterday regarding "penalizing tanking": Quote Teams that receive revenue-sharing funds will not be able to receive a lottery pick in three consecutive years, while teams that pay into the revenue-sharing fund will not be eligible for lottery picks in consecutive years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 And we're off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdA Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: And we're off... 99 days for that? The Cards sure know how to party. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Craig H Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Rumblingz of Correa to the Cubs. I'll believe that when I see it. I wouldn't be shocked if signing Stro was all they'll do considering they've suffered biblical losses of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: And we're off... I guess they figure his time in Japan has helped him. He hasn't pitched in the States since 2019 and was horrible nearly his entire time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 3 hours ago, DEAN said: Awwwwwwww, the Orioles suck. Yeah, we're none too pleased about it here but after years of suckage we're kind of used to it. Still love them though hate I can't see their games unless I go non-legal or go to a public place. There were rumors for some time about them moving the Orioles somewhere else which pisses off people I know every time it's brought up. Don't know if the pandemic put that on hold but I imagine that's still on the table. It would mean lots of people here being done with baseball yet might be best for the sake of the team itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAN Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, NikoBaltimore said: Yeah, we're none too pleased about it here but after years of suckage we're kind of used to it. Still love them though hate I can't see their games unless I go non-legal or go to a public place. There were rumors for some time about them moving the Orioles somewhere else which pisses off people I know every time it's brought up. Don't know if the pandemic put that on hold but I imagine that's still on the table. It would mean lots of people here being done with baseball yet might be best for the sake of the team itself. My aunt was the most diehard Orioles fan I know and when she passed on, I felt comfort knowing that she could rest knowing that they wouldn't suddenly start winning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, NikoBaltimore said: There were rumors for some time about them moving the Orioles somewhere else which pisses off people I know every time it's brought up. Don't know if the pandemic put that on hold but I imagine that's still on the table. It would mean lots of people here being done with baseball yet might be best for the sake of the team itself. The folks still trying to push that the Orioles are leaving are either just hateful or trolls (or both). From last month https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/02/al-east-notes-angelos-elias-maybin.html Quote The younger Angelos didn’t announce anything concrete at the conference (aside from plans to host Paul McCartney at Camden Yards in June, while the Orioles are on the road), but he did discuss ongoing negotiations with the Maryland Stadium Authority regarding a long-term lease on the stadium that would see it used more frequently as a concert venue. The club’s current lease on Camden Yards — long considered the jewel of the ’90s and ’00s “retro” ballpark era, as well as one of the most affordable for fans — runs through 2023. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 BTW - that was AFTER the Orioles already extended their lease once. It was supposed to end after last season. They agreed before the season started to extend it through 2023. The Os also have an option to extend the lease another 5 years beyond 2023 Apparently - part of the negotiations is around how much the team can get from the city to help with renovations of Camden Yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) Renovations? Nuts to that, the park's pretty damn nice as is. But if it helps keep the team there then sure I guess. 32 minutes ago, RIPPA said: The folks still trying to push that the Orioles are leaving are either just hateful or trolls (or both). Never doubt those who like to kick people while they're down. I don't hear it as much in Harford County but living in Baltimore it would come up more than I imagined it would. Edited March 11, 2022 by NikoBaltimore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 Cubs extended David Ross through '24. Club option for '25. -- The Jeter/Miami fallout appears to be over Nick Castellanos. He coveted Nick, but was told there was no more money to spend. The numbers may actually be in the Marlins favor here as they were supposedly one of the teams really losing money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Damn. Big Stick Nick would be something else in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Camden Yards is 30 years old, I suppose the Orioles would be about due to take their turn at the New Stadium Extortion Scam that all pro sports franchises love to pull whenever they sense an opportunity. 34 minutes ago, RIPPA said: The folks still trying to push that the Orioles are leaving are either just hateful or trolls (or both). two contingents that enjoy very healthy representation in pro sports fandom, unfortunately. 3 minutes ago, NikoBaltimore said: Never doubt those who like to kick people while they're down. indeed. Any nonsensical talk of a "fan boycott" in the wake of lockouts and strikes always makes me laugh because the quickness and viciousness with which people love to twist the knife on the fans of a team that's in danger of moving or committed to move proves the farce inherent in thinking American [sports fan]s would ever have enough class solidarity for such a thing. Believe me, I've seen plenty enough of "LOL Vegas A's" [from A's exec Dave Kaval no less] on the heels of the Raiders doing the same to prove your point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Carlos Rondon going to the Giants - 2 years, $44 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Kershaw is staying with the Dodgers on a one year deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Cubs are signing Andrelton Simmons on a one year deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Edit: I should scroll up, d'oh sorry Edited March 12, 2022 by John from Cincinnati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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